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Best Easy Peanut Cookie Recipe

Name: Best Easy Peanut Cookie Recipe
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 22 g
Ingredients: all-purpose flour 1.25 cups; roasted unsalted peanuts 1 cup; confectioners' sugar 0.5 cup; vegetable oil 0.5 cup; large egg yolk 1 piece; kosher salt 0.25 tsp; baking powder 0.5 tsp

Crumbly peanut cookies with rich, nutty flavor are a beloved Chinese New Year treat. A family recipe with fresh, roasted peanut aroma.

Cook 45 min Difficulty NORMAL 123 kcal

#vegetarian #diabetic friendly

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Ingredients

Main ingredients

all-purpose flour 1.25 cups
roasted unsalted peanuts 1 cup
confectioners' sugar 0.5 cup
vegetable oil 0.5 cup
large egg yolk 1 piece

Seasonings/Sauce

kosher salt 0.25 tsp
baking powder 0.5 tsp

Nutrition summary

Carbohydrates 13 g 42%

Protein 3 g 10%

Fat 7 g 48%

Serving size 22g

Cooking steps

1

Preheat oven to 340°F (170°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper for even heat distribution.
2

Pulse roasted peanuts in a food processor until finely ground, avoiding over-processing to prevent releasing excessive oil.
3

In a mixing bowl, combine ground peanuts, all-purpose flour, confectioners’ sugar, salt, and baking powder; mix thoroughly to distribute leavening evenly.
4

Pour in vegetable oil and mix until the dough comes together. Avoid overmixing to maintain a crumbly texture.
5

Scoop about 1 tablespoon of dough per cookie, roll into a ball, and gently flatten. Arrange on prepared baking sheet with space between each cookie.
6

Brush tops with egg yolk for gloss, then bake on the middle rack for 16–18 minutes until edges are light golden, taking care not to overbake.
7

Cool cookies completely on the sheet before moving, as they will be delicate while warm and firm up upon cooling.

Personalized Q&A

Q. What's the key ingredient in this peanut cookie recipe?

The key ingredient is roasted unsalted peanuts, which are ground and incorporated into the dough. This gives the cookies their signature nutty aroma and crumbly texture that define the authentic flavor of traditional peanut cookies.

Q. How do I avoid making the cookies too dense or greasy?

Pulse the peanuts just until finely ground—over-processing can release excess oil, making the dough greasy. Also, mix the dough only until it comes together to prevent tough or dense cookies.

Q. Why is controlling oven temperature important in this recipe?

Baking at 340°F ensures the cookies bake through gently without browning too much or drying out. Overbaking or high temperatures can result in dry or hard cookies, so check for light golden edges to decide doneness.

Q. How many calories and how much protein are in each serving?

Each serving (about 22g) contains 123 kcal, 13g carbs, 3g protein, and 7g fat. The protein-to-carb ratio is about 1:4.3, with protein contributing 10% of total calories.

Best Easy Peanut Cookie Recipe

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